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Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:4,250.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver
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Estimate: $4250 - 5500
This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1895 with the metal blue finish and color casehardened receiver. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech end. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower tang is marked with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number to the rear. The barrel is equipped with a silver blade front sight, adjustable rear buckhorn sight. Fitted with a walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38-56 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 101513
Condition: Very good. The barrel and magazine tube have 40% blue with the balance a smooth brownish plum patina. The bolt retains 95% original bright blue finish. The receiver retains 30% original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The hammer retains most of the original case colors and the lever retains 30% original case colors, (mainly on the sides), with a smooth silver gray patina on the balance. The sanded wood is good as revarnished with some small gouges and moderate scratches on the stock and a few minor dings on the forearm. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.